🌱 Free Museum Day + Firefighter Laid To Rest + Woman Dies In Crash

Hello, friends! It's me, Dan Casarella, your host of the Philadelphia Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

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Sunshine, nice and less humid. High: 80 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. Looking for an exciting and enriching experience with your family? The Barnes Foundation is hosting a Free Museum Day on Jul. 3. The event will feature a full day of activities and full access to the Barnes collection. The museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Global Philadelphia Association)
2. The Philadelphia Fire Department laid Lt. Sean Williamson to rest yesterday morning. The longtime firefighter was killed in a building collapse in Fairhill earlier this month. The building had experienced a fire that was under control and being inspected when a portion collapsed and trapped multiple people. Wiliamson was a 27-year veteran of the department and is survived by his mother and son. (FOX 29 Philadelphia)
3. A 21-year-old woman is dead after a crash in Mayfair. According to police, the tragic crash happened around 9:00 p.m. on Sunday night. The woman, who was driving an SUV, struck a pole at Levick and Hawthorne Streets. A 19-year-old passenger was injured but is in stable condition. As of Monday afternoon, there is no word of what caused the crash. (CBS Philly)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Little Yogis: Family Yoga series at Lovett Memorial Library (10:00 AM)
• Ranger Talk: "What's In a Flag?" at Liberty Bell Center (10:00 AM)
• Know Your "Back Story" Event at the Ritz-Carlton (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• ISEPTAPHILLY wants you to beat traffic and avoid parking hassle during the holiday weekend. On Jul. 4 and every other day, you can use SEPTA to get where you need to go. (ISEPTAPHILLY via Twitter)
• Free Library of Philadelphia shared a video on the history of the Pride Flag. As we come to the end of Pride Month, take a moment to learn about how the iconic rainbow flag came to be. (Free Library of Philadelphia via Facebook)
• Philadelphia Police Department is looking for a robbery suspect. You can watch the video and let police know if you recognize the suspect at the link. (Philadelphia Police Department via Facebook)

That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.